Good evening, everybody out there. I have a question: I have a colostomy bag, and my rectum is having lumps coming out of it, and they're very painful. Is that something that I need to get taken care of right now as an emergency, or does it get better? Anybody out there who can help me, please?
SusanT
May 29, 2025 11:58 am
Probably dried mucus, which is normal. Give your doctor a call in the morning.
Karliegirl33
May 29, 2025 12:10 pm
Agree with @SusanT, probably nothing to be concerned about, but I would check with your surgeon's office and let them know.
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infinitycastle52777
May 29, 2025 3:02 pm
I agree with everyone else. It's probably mucus, and nothing to worry about. Sometimes mucus is hard to pass.
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